BERLIN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Attention WCPS families: With temperatures low, WCPS wants to remind our students and their families to be safe near bodies of water that form ice this time of year. Remember, the ice on ponds, storm water retaining areas, and canals is never strong enough to allow any human to walk on them. Keep the below safety tips in mind for winter water safety.

• Do not walk, skate, or play on frozen bodies of water. A good rule to follow is there is no such thing as a sate thickness of ice in our area.
• Keep pets and children away from ice-covered bodies of water.
Animals are particularly at risk of falling through thin ice.
• Educate children. Tell kids about the dangers of playing near frozen bodies of water and reinforce the importance of never venturing out on the ice.
• Report dangerous conditions. If you see anyone venturing onto the ice, immediately call 91l and inform local authorities.

Wear Green and A Hat!
Support the Owota-La House by wearing something green!
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We will also be collection donations, $0.25 or more, and students/staff can wear a hat in school for the day!
All proceeds go to the Worcester County Humane Society.
House points will be awarded for participating in our school-wide spirit day!

Worcester drivers—safety starts with you. If you see a school bus with flashing red lights, make sure to stop and wait. Remember to always stop when the stop-arm is out. #WeAreWorcester

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose faith and courage led him to boldly pursue a better future. #3RsBIS

Please check out the Attendance Works website for useful information related to student attendance. https://www.attendanceworks.org See you by 7:35 Monday morning. #3RsBIS

Friday Fun....sticker spelling today! Students showed their understanding of vowel teams. #3RsBIS

Thank you, Dr. Andes and Finn for visiting BIS today. Our students were so excited to share all of the things they are learning with you! #3RsBIS

Day 4 iReady House Attendance Challenge Winner is.... Owota La! 100 points to Owota La! So exciting!! We are SOOO proud of all our students this week and their attendance! Let's keep it going!

Students in Mr. Geigers WIN class wrote 100 word short stories for a “Stranger Sagas” writing contest. The stories were then published, and the hot-off-the-press editions were sent to the students. We are still anxiously waiting to hear if any of the students were among the winners. Congrats to these amazing young authors! #3RsBIS

New artwork alert in our Gallery of Imagination. Check it out next time you visit! #3RsBIS

January is DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) month at BIS. Thank you to our partners at the Worcester County Sheriff's Office for teaching our kids these important lessons! #3RsBIS

Day 2 iReady House Attendance Challenge Winner is.... a TIE! 100 points to Owota La AND Lojala! So exciting!! Which House will take the win tomorrow for our last day of iReady? Be present and on-time to help your House WIN!

Mrs. Perdue's students love to paint, and we love their smiles! #3RsBIS

Shoutout to Cali for earning a Kudos Call for being an empathetic, supportive friend and classmate. #3RsBIS

Berlin Intermediate representing at Elks Hoop Shoot! Great job. #3RsBIS

A day in the life of our PE Teacher. Mrs. Gaddis gives us a glimpse of her day! #3RsBIS

Congratulations to Mrs. Emily Handley for being named as the BIS Teacher of the Year. Her students and our admin team surprised her with the announcement today. Mrs. Handley does so much to support our students and school! 🎉💙🤍#3RsBIS

School Safety Reminder: The well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. Learn more about our safety protocols here: https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols
#WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

Today's House Attendance Challenge Winner is.... Loyala!! 100 points coming your way! Congrats! Which House will win tomorrow? Be present and on-time to help your House WIN!